On April 5, 2017 local time, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to President-elect Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia.

Xi Jinping pointed out in the congratulatory message that Serbia is a good friend and good partner of China. At present, China-Serbia relations have enjoyed prosperous development and broad prospects.

Xi Jinping stressed that attaching great importance to China-Serbia relations, I am willing to make joint efforts with you to constantly elevate China-Serbia comprehensive strategic partnership to new highs, in a bid to better benefit the two countries and the two peoples.